5 local ways to compete with big tech Mon, 17 Jun 2019 0:40:29 No matter what digital tools you use, you’re probably not keeping up with the big-boy-backed tech. But there are some things that we “smaller guys” on the ground can do that these major players can’t. It’s time to focus on community building. Here’s how to get started. read more»
Use artificial intelligence to improve your lead conversion rate Mon, 17 Jun 2019 0:01:44 Today’s real estate agents face enormous obstacles to maintain a consistent revenue stream — market dynamics and growing competition from other agents and digital alternatives are a constant threat. RAP Success Systems (RAPSS) simplifies and reduces the agent’s workload. read more»
Create new inventory overnight. Here’s how. Mon, 17 Jun 2019 0:01:36 Ask most Realtors about their market and they’ll tell you inventory is extremely limited. Even with a market correction on the horizon, there just aren’t enough homes on the market. The same is true here in my market in Colorado. But at YourWayHome, we’ve created a successful strategy to help our agents add to inventory. read more»
Open houses lacking impact? How 4 agents got creative. Mon, 17 Jun 2019 0:01:35 First impressions are also lasting impressions. That’s why it’s so important for agents to think outside the box when it comes to open houses. From promotion to presentation, you need to make an impact on prospective buyers that resonates long after they leave. read more»
How to optimize your Google business profile Mon, 17 Jun 2019 0:01:18 That search term has grown 92% year-over-year. Search terms like these will continue to grow as more people turn to Google for their real estate search. In fact, Google connects consumers to home buying and selling information 20+ million times per month. read more»
5 outdated seller beliefs agents should debunk Sun, 16 Jun 2019 1:00:13 Any seller who has not sold a home in the past five years is in for a shock: Everything they thought they knew about selling a home has changed. Sellers who do not understand the new rules of engagement can easily make costly mistakes and jeopardize their chances of a sale. Here are five truths you should share with sellers. read more»
Realogy has a new ethics chief Fri, 14 Jun 2019 13:54:17 Real estate holdings giant Realogy on Friday announced that it has promoted long-time company executive Shacara Delgado to serve as its chief ethics and compliance officer. read more»
Zillow copyright fight could be headed to US Supreme Court Fri, 14 Jun 2019 12:30:00 VHT Studios asked the Supreme Court to take up the case Thursday. The request marks the latest move in a suit that began when VHT said Zillow was illegally using tens of thousands of its photos. read more»
Quicken Loans agrees to pay HUD $32.5M Fri, 14 Jun 2019 9:50:06 Quicken Loans confirmed today it has agreed to pay the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development $32.5 million to resolve a multiyear legal battle between the lender and HUD. read more»
Connect Las Vegas: Quick video on what you need to know Fri, 14 Jun 2019 8:36:34 Gain insight into the competition and technology that is reshaping the industry and network with over 4,000 top producers, brokers and industry leaders from all over the world. read more»
Airbnb adds another mortgage refinancing partner Fri, 14 Jun 2019 7:21:48 Guild Mortgage, one of the largest mortgage lenders in the U.S., has become the latest home loan provider to treat short-term rental revenue from Airbnb as income for homeowners applying to refinance their homes. read more»
Rethinking hipsturbia: Where the millennials are in 2019 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 2:33:59 As a generation, millennials defy stereotypes when it comes to where they've chosen to settle down. They live both in cities and the suburbs — defying urbanists' predictions. read more»
The Real Word: Realtor.com CEO out Fri, 14 Jun 2019 2:00:33 Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, after five years, the CEO of Move Inc. (operator of realtor.com), Ryan O'Hara, is stepping down for a position in another industry. read more»
In the news: 41 days to Las Vegas Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:31:29 Top venture capitalists come to Inman Connect Las Vegas, where they'll bring deep insights to the main stage and give us a glimpse at what the changing capital landscape means for real estate. read more»
